Uses of Zirconium and Berkelium
Uses & Benefits
- As this metal does not absorb neutrons; It is used in nuclear power stations.
- Its oxide is used in ultra strong ceramics. It is also used in manufacturing Crucibles.
  
- This metal is very rare and has no commercial uses.
  
Industrial Uses
Aerospace Industry, Ammunition Industry
  
NA
  
Medical Uses
NA
  
NA
  
Other Uses
Alloys, Nuclear Research, Research Purposes
  
NA
  
Biological Properties
  
  
Toxicity
NA
  
Unknown
  
Present in Human Body
Yes
  
No
  
In Blood
0.01 Blood/mg dm-3
  
21
0.00 Blood/mg dm-3
  
37
In Bone
0.10 p.p.m.
  
23
0.00 p.p.m.
  
36